The blood tests, mostly used to check levels for antibodies, are pointing to Chronic Lyme Disease, Cancer and Lupus.

For those of you in the back: LYME DISEASE, CANCER AND LUPUS.

Now the tests don’t necessarily say I have those, the results show that I potentially have those and that my body is a nice breeding ground to create cancer. It doesn't mean I have it, and I'm holding on to that philosophy.

So, the new resolution around her? Figuring out what exactly is going on. Perhaps, finding a label to my chronic health issues I’ve dealt with for well over 20 years.

Twenty God damn years and maybe, finally we'll have a label.

Amazing how life can jump up and bite you in the ass and give you new motivation.

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Think positive thoughts about your health. Doctors have been wrong before. You know yourself better than any doctor. How do you feel? If you feel fine, no problem, if you don't, then have whatever doesn't feel good addressed. I haven't had a doctor since mine died almost 7 years ago. I can heal almost anything. Feel free to contact me if you'd like. Alternative medicine rocks but I do believe it has it's limits! Hang in there! You're such an amazing woman!

I've been reading Ali's blog for a long, long, time now (over a year?), and for some reason today I clicked over on the link that she has to your blog over in her sidebar...

I've had chronic Lyme Disease for about 14 years, since I was 22 (ohmygod, I feel old). It's not debilitating, and please feel free to email me and ask me whatever you'd like. I know you don't know me at all, but we're all in the same circle of crafty bloggers, and it is quite a coincidence that I clicked on that link today, don't you think?

if I may be so bold as to offer two words of completely unsolicited (and probably unwanted) advice???

"SECOND. OPINION."

Because I have to agree with Ali, above - it sounds as if your doctor has dipped a toe into "scaring the crap out of people"-land. There is a WORLD of difference b/t antibodies that might show a slight predisposition towards something, and actually having that something...

I'm with Ila.And damn right "YOU DON'T HAVE IT!"Now I don't usually do this 'cause I'm afraid people'll think I'm a total freak, (yeah right, like that horse hasn't already bolted...)but check this out. www.emofree.comIt's pretty amazing...Xxx

Dudes. That's some heavy shit. It constantly amazes me that with all the advances in modern medicine it can still be an answer like "it COULD be Cancer, Lupus, or lyme disease. But then, maybe not any of those! Maybe you just have a toe fungus! We don't really know!"

Fuck, I can't believe we pay these people. I say take your ass to another country for a second opinion. They have real doctors where theres socialized medicine!

I'm not really sure what I'm going to do next, right now I'm working to make some green...hahaha. I start substituting for the public school district this week! wooo.

I have plans to go back to Mexico and work with the same organization this summer for two months..but this fall I really don't know yet. I am looking into getting a certificate for teaching English as a second language...but the big thing that'll keep me home this fall is I have student loan to pay off. If I live at home, and work in public school for a year, I should be able to pay it off no problem...sigh...I'm not crazy about the idea...but we'll see what happens!

C-rap. Well, at least you have a few directions to go and research for yourself in. R has a theory that he had gotten bitten by a Lyme infected tick, and his father would not take him for medical care, and thus he may not have Lupus at all, but Lyme...but, he has been living with the Lupus diagnosis for a while now, and has been doing everything he can on his end to avoid flare-ups. Thank goodness you know about your food allergies already, thats going to go a long way towards keeping you healthy. Did your dr. have any suggestions about possible avenues that you may need to go in?

I am praying that you will only hear good news. I too, have suffered with a thyroid disorder and have been told I have other possible autoimmune problems, but have not been diagnosed. I know what you mean about finally getting an answer about what has been aililng you for so long...just tell me what it is, so I can get better!!! Best wishes!!

when I was in high school I had to go see a counselor who had me fill out a questionnaire (oh, it was one of those you're a delinquent and we're going to find out why tests), upon his brilliant review of my answers declared to my dad and I, that I was in the MIDDLE STAGES OF ALCOHOLISM.

Right. I was perhaps 16 at the time.

When my Dad and I left, he put his arm around me and said, so just lay off the parties a bit wouldja?

I too, am in favor of a second and third medical opinion and a second and third of your OWN opinion - no one knows you, like you do.

Knowledge is a good thing. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts as you find out more.... And I got a call back for a second mammogram today. Whoot! I was hoping callbacks were limited to High School Musical.